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G135 USE

1990 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,747 mi
Last recorded119,747 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG135 USE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 119,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,180 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 118,177 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,341 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,309 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Underbody corrosion.

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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G135 USE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G135 USE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G135 USE registered?

G135 USE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G135 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G135 USE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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